APPENDIX I.
Orion, St Helen's Roads, 30th December 1796.
My Lord,
I have had it in contemplation for some time past, to lay before your Lordships the enclosed plan for the establishment of a Marine Artillery for the service of the Navy, but was prevented from doing it by the late prospect of a peace; at present, as the haughtiness of our enemies seems to have removed that desirable object to a distant period, and as a further augmentation to our forces may in consequence take place, it may not appear unseasonable.
If it has the good fortune to meet with your Lordship's approbation, I shall think myself amply recompensed for the time I have bestowed upon it.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
And very humble servant,
James Saumarez.
a plan for forming a corps of artillery for his majesty's naval service.